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Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex

Support various Integrated Product Teams (IPTs) across the $7.1B Future Long-Range Assault Aircraft (FLRAA) program. • Implement and maintain Earned Value Management (EVM) practices to monitor Control Account performance, cost, and schedule variances effectively.• Serve as the Project Engineer for specific IPTs within the FLRAA program, ensuring adherence to project scope, budget, and schedule.• Work with IPT Managers to create, maintain and manage the Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) for the assigned teams.• Coordinate and manage the IPT Risk/Issue/Opportunity (RIO) process including monetizing & create/status mitigation plans.• Assist IPT Managers with resource allocations and assessments for various projects.• Establish dependencies between IPTs' tasks in the Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) and Azure DevOps (ADO).• Lead Agile ceremonies and ensure ADO updates are accomplished. • Periodic reinvestigation completed 5/20/2024

Plano, Texas, United States

Managed tactical and strategic ISR aircraft design, modification, and support teams in Modular Open System Architecture (MOSA) environment.• Oversaw engineering staff recruitment, training, and performance evaluation, increasing problem-solving efficiency and elevating project quality.• Led initiatives to optimize engineering processes, streamlining workflows, reducing bottlenecks, and improving resource utilization. Provided technical expertise and insights that made proposals more compelling and competitive.• Ensured optimal project execution and financial efficiency while consistently delivering high-quality results by managing engineering contracts, budgets, and resource allocation.

Effectively synthesized technical strategy, standards, processes, and technology to achieve multiple project objectives within budget and schedule. Developed IT strategies, coordinated architecture responses, and engaged in growth efforts.• Led integrated teams to deliver resilient IT solutions, safeguarding organization's operations, reputation, and long-term viability.• Communicated effectively with business partners and proposal teams, aligning IT efforts with business objectives, optimizing resource allocation, mitigating risks, fostering collaboration, and ultimately, driving growth and client satisfaction.• Enhanced security, drove innovation, achieved strategic goals, boosted efficiency, and maintained competitiveness by driving technology strategies.

Architected networks for Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (ISR) systems into military / civilian aircraft and ground stations for business pursuit valued at approximately $1.8B. Supported proposal activities, risk tracking, and interface definition. Responded to Requests for Information (RFI) and Requests for Proposal (RFP) and created Subcontractor Statements of Work (SSOW), Interface Control Documents (ICD), and Specification Control Documents (SCD).• Analyzed risks and opportunities, decreasing system complexity, reducing risk and improving performance, which eliminated $4-5M (estimated) in program costs.• Led network and cyber security engineers and managed subcontractors, enhancing security and contributing to regulatory compliance and business continuity.• Presented status updates, managed schedules, and lowered program costs, facilitating project delivery, preserving stakeholder trust, and ensuring efficient resource utilization.

Managed multi-disciplined engineers in DevOps Agile environment for Intelligence Community (IC) customer held TS/SCI Security Clearance w/CI Poly.• Reduced upgrade times by 75%, saving approximately 1K engineering hours annually.• Maintained operational standards and personnel skills / training, building solid foundation for growth, innovation, and enduring success in ever-evolving global landscape.• Contributed to improved software quality, customer satisfaction, and cost savings, mitigated risks, promoted innovation, and drove competitive advantage by leading software development projects and ensuring reliable software releases.• Combined financial acumen, risk management, and effective resource allocation, guaranteeing project completion on time, within budget, and with high-quality outcomes. Control Account Manager (CAM) managed scope, cost and schedule.

Dallas, Tx

Oversaw daily engineering operations for ~$25M and engaged in customer interactions, managed scope, cost and schedule.• Ensured protection of sensitive data against cyber threats by designing and maintaining secure information systems.• Supported security testing and evaluation both in the System Integration Lab (SIL) and on site which identified cyber security improvements, identified vulnerabilities, reduced risks, while insuring compliance with regulations and protecting sensitive data.• Utilized DoD Intelligence Information Systems (DoDIIS) Security Certification and Accreditation (C&A) Guide and ICD 503 and Risk Management Framework (RMF), providing structured, adaptable, and risk-based approach to securing information systems, thereby safeguarding national security and enabling effective collaboration in ever-evolving landscape of global threats.

Greenville,Tx

Aided testing and integration of complex, specialized hardware / software systems installed for AF Distributed Common Ground Systems (DCGS).• Supported creation of sophisticated and efficient systems, enhancing user experiences, improving security, and providing competitive edge in rapidly evolving technological landscape.• Guaranteed product and system effectiveness, safety, and compliance through testing, validation, and installation activities.• Ensured legacy functionality while verifying new baseline functionality, safeguarding user experience while mitigating risks, upholding compliance, and facilitating strategic growth and evolution.

Rockwall,Tx

Managed fielding and deployment teams for US Air Force networks. Defined requirements, maintained documentation, and supported certification and accreditation.• Supported technology demonstration programs and upgrades, driving innovation, enhancing competitiveness, boosting efficiency, preserving national security, and building resilience.

Master Of Science - Ms, Information Engineering And Management

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Information Technology